Keratin/chitosan film promotes wound healing in rats with combined radiation-wound injury by Yu-mei Wang, Tong Xin, Hao Deng, Jie Chen, Shen-lin Tang, Li-sheng Liu, Xiao-liang Chen

“…In brief, the KRT/CS film was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), mechanical property analysis, water absorption, and swelling analysis. …”
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Integrating engineered nanomaterials with extracellular vesicles: advancing targeted drug delivery and biomedical applications by Hai Jiang, Ranil Vikraman Kumarasamy, JinJin Pei, Kamaraj Raju, Gopalakrishnan Velliyur Kanniappan, Chella Perumal Palanisamy, Ion Dan Mironescu

“…Methodologies for integrating diverse nanocarriers like nanoparticles, liposomes, and quantum dots into EVs are discussed, along with characterization methods such as electron microscopy and light scattering. Attention is also given to considerations of biological compatibility, safety assessments, and strategies for surface modification to enhance targeting precision. …”
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Metabolic Activity of Micromycetes Affecting Urban Concrete Constructions by Galina Yakovleva, Eugene Sagadeev, Viktor Stroganov, Olga Kozlova, Rodion Okunev, Olga Ilinskaya

“…Finally, using scanning electron microscopy we have shown that colonization of concrete by the dominant fungi includes their penetration into the thickness of concrete and germination in cracks. …”
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Effects of Different Ratios of Fly Ash and River Sand on Mechanical Properties of Cemented Paste Backfill Materials by Jiang Li, Shenggen Cao, Yang Liu, Chiyuan Che, Changzheng Zhao, Shuyu Du, Kaifei Wang, Ruiting Ma

“…The effects of different fly ash (FA) and RS ratios on uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), elastic modulus, and microstructure of CPB were studied using uniaxial compression test and scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that with increasing FA content, UCS gradually increased at 7 and 14 days of CPB. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Double-Layered Microcapsules Containing Nano-SiO2 by Xue Sun, Jingcheng Su, Rui Zhang, Fangyu Fan

“…Properties of microcapsules were analyzed on the basis of EE, morphology, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), droplet size, moisture content, and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). …”
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Novel silver nanoparticle-based biomaterials for combating Klebsiella pneumoniae biofilms by Eslam Elashkar, Rihaf Alfaraj, Ola M. El-Borady, Mahmoud M. Amer, Abdelazeem M. Algammal, Azza S. El-Demerdash

“…The antibiofilm activity of AgNPs@chitosan-NaF was evaluated using crystal violet staining and scanning electron microscopy. The underlying mechanisms of action were investigated through gene expression analysis.ResultsThe majority of K. pneumoniae isolates exhibited high levels of multidrug resistance. …”
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Environmental Hazard of Polypropylene from Disposable Face Masks Linked to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Possible Mitigation Techniques through a Green Approach by Selvakumar Vijayalakshmi, Preethi Gopalsamy, Karnan Muthusamy, Dinesh Kumar Sundarraj, Steffi Pulikondan francis, Thiyagarajan Ramesh, Deog-Hwan Oh, Duong Ly Thi Thuy, Tuyet Thi Anh Truong, Huu Tap Van, Shankar Karuppannan

“…Surface changes and variations in the intensity of functional groups and carbonyl index variations were confirmed using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis to ensure microbial degradation (up to 5.37% weight reduction of PP films within 30 days). …”
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Adsorption of TDS and chloride ions from partially treated tannery wastewater using activated coffee husk by Nazrawit Debebe Tadess, Getasew Yehuala Gezahegn, Yosef Hagos Abrha

“…The activated coffee husk was characterized using SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), BET (Brunauer Emmett Teller), and XRD (X-ray diffraction). …”
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Fabrication of SiO2/PEGDA Inverse Opal Photonic Crystal with Fluorescence Enhancement Effects by Van-Phuc Dinh, Duy-Khoi Nguyen, Quang-Hung Nguyen, Thi-Thuy Luu, Thi Hai Yen Pham, Thi Thu Ha Vu, Han-Sheng Chuang, Hong-Phong Pham

“…Characteristics and fluorescence properties of the fabricated IOPCs were investigated by using the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), reflection spectroscopy, and fluorescence microscopy. …”
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Development of Porosity and Copper(II) Ion Adsorption Capacity by Activated Nano-Carbon Xerogels in Relation to Treatment Schemes by Badie S. Girgis, Mohamed N. Alaya, Iman Y. El-Sherif, Amina A. Attia, Nady A. Fathy

“…The samples were characterized by different techniques including CHO elemental analysis, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and nitrogen adsorption studies at 77 K, with the data obtained in the latter case being analyzed using the BET equation and the α S -method, as well as the fractal dimension approach. …”
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Influence of Proton Irradiation on Thin Films of AZO and ITO Transparent Conductive Oxides—Simulation of Space Environment by Katarzyna Ungeheuer, Janusz Rybak, Amelia E. Bocirnea, Denis A. Pikulski, Aurelian C. Galca, Konstanty W. Marszalek

“…We use X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy observations to see the changes in the structure and microstructure of the films. …”
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Sequestration of Hazardous Dyes from Aqueous Solution Using Raw and Modified Agricultural Waste by Mobolaji M. Jegede, Olatunde S. Durowoju, Joshua N. Edokpayi

“…The sorbents were characterized before and after sorption with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Brunauer, Emmett, and Teller (BET) surface area analysis, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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First record of the species Encyonema bonapartei Heudre, C.E.Wetzel & Ector (Cymbellales, Bacillariophyceae) in Serbia by Vasiljević Božica, Jakovljević Olga, Krizmanić Jelena, Heudre David, Zorić Katarina, Tubić Bojana, Paunović Momir

“…Detailed light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy observations of a large population recorded in Lake Zlatar confirmed the unique morphological characteristics of E. bonapartei, which is also the first record for the diatom flora of Serbia. …”
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Case Report: Nephrotic syndrome as the primary manifestation of Alport syndrome in a Chinese pediatric patient by Yue Song, Yifei Li, Liqun Lu, Changqiang Yang, Jing Lu

“…A renal biopsy showed granular and vacuolar degeneration of renal tubular epithelial cells, multifocal foam cell infiltration in the renal interstitium, and immunofluorescence indicated the absence of α3, α4, and α5 expression in the glomerular and tubular basement membrane, while Bowman's capsule expression was normal. Electron microscopy ultrastructural suggested variable basement membrane thickness, and partial tearing and web-like structures. …”
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Adsorption of Mn2+ from Aqueous Solution Using Manganese Oxide-Coated Hollow Polymethylmethacrylate Microspheres (MHPM) by Dhiraj Dutta, Jyoti Prasad Borah, Amrit Puzari

“…The HPM and MHPM were characterized by using optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). …”
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Preparation, Characterization and Utilization of Amidoximated Poly(AN/MAA)-grafted Alhagi Residues for the Removal of Zn(II) Ions from Aqueous Solution by A.A. Khalil, H.H. Sokker, A. Al-Anwar, A. Abd El-Zaher, A. Hashem

“…The grafted samples were characterized using FT-IR spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), as well as by the estimation of their nitrogen and carboxyl group contents. …”
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Deciphering olfactory receptor binding mechanisms: a structural and dynamic perspective on olfactory receptors by Jingtao Wang, Jingtao Wang, Qidong Zhang, Wu Fan, Qingzhao Shi, Jian Mao, Jianping Xie, Guobi Chai, Guobi Chai, Chenglei Zhang

“…However, with the development of cryo-electron microscopy techniques, it has gradually become possible to decipher the specific structures of olfactory receptors in insects and humans. …”
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Enhancing the Performance of Lignocellulosic Textile Fabrics by Chemical Treatment and Filler Modification by Mahbub Morshed Khan, Md. Rokonuzzaman, Abu Sayeed, T. Islam, D. Paul, A.T.M. Gulam Moula, M.S. Jahan, S.C. Das

“…Further characterization was performed using FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) spectroscopy, TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis), and SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) analysis. The aging test demonstrated improved properties for the modified jute textile samples in acidic and salt solutions, but weight loss occurred in alkaline solutions.…”
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Improving of Surface Quality of Metal Reflector Mirrors Machined by Single Point Diamond Turning by G. A. Gusakov, G. V. Sharonov

“…The analysis of the surface structure of the AMg2 alloy substrates was carried out by scanning electron microscopy / electron microprobe. The quality control of the surface treatment of the manufactured reflector mirrors was carried out by atomic force microscopy. …”
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Laser surface melting and heat treatment of Tomilloy nickel-based superalloy as gas turbine transition part after service by Bahareh Mohammadi, Homam Naffakh-Moosavy, Hamed Fatemi

“…Stereography, optical microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy were used to examine the microstructure and phases. …”
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